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North St. Paul Police Cyberattack Detected in July, Disrupts Systems Despite Public Assurances

North St. Paul, Minnesota, began investigating a cyberattack on its Police Department at least as early as July 22, 2025—nearly two weeks before the incident was publicly acknowledged on August 4. City records show that on July 22 and 23, officials signed agreements with the McDonald Hopkins law firm

Minnesota National Guard Activated After Cyberattack Cripples St. Paul Services

The City of Saint Paul, Minnesota declared a state of emergency Tuesday, July 29, 2025, following a significant cyberattack that disrupted online services and internal systems. Governor Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard’s cyber protection assets in response to a formal request from city officials, citing the incident’

Ransomware Attack Temporarily Disrupts Mower County Services in Minnesota

Mower County, with offices located in Austin, Minnesota, was hit by a ransomware attack in the early hours of June 18. County IT staff detected the breach and immediately took most network systems offline, including email and public-facing portals. Essential services remained operational; 911 emergency lines were unaffected, and non-emergency

Cyberattack Forces Shutdown at Lower Sioux Casino in Minnesota

A ransomware attack has disrupted operations at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton, Minnesota, leading to the shutdown of slot machines and widespread outages across the Lower Sioux Indian Community. The attack began on March 27, 2025, and has impacted hotel reservations, bingo nights, and communication systems, including the casino’

Cyberattack Cripples Crystal D’s Operations in Minnesota, Causing Order Delays

Crystal D, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based supplier of crystal awards and gifts, remains impacted by a cyberattack that began on March 7, 2025, disrupting its phone and email communications and delaying shipments. The company is actively investigating the breach to identify the entry point and prevent further issues, though there

Cyberattack Disrupts Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's Phone Systems

On November 19, 2024, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its technology systems, resulting in a system-wide phone outage. The attack occurred early Tuesday morning, executed by unknown individuals. The MPRB's Information Technology Services department promptly implemented measures to mitigate further impacts.